Oh yeah I most certainly do: I am a bit... lanky... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alca-Tazizzle
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Oh yeah I most certainly do: I am a bit... lanky... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alca-Tazizzle
Oh ah' hate cycling in the wind when you are trying to get somewhere! It's also time for things to warm up a little around here. My poor fingers and knuckles have been getting sore cuts all over them these last 3 winters, simply from being exposed to the cold while wrapped around the handlebars... :(
I've used mtb v-brake pads on my roadbike for years. I read somewhere that the pad compound would be softer on them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Could you email me some pictures ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by rjbetty
Actually I can relate to this running issue as I have recently taken it back up to augment my biking, hiking, and other sundry athletic activities. Unless you have a very challenging cadence it is far too easy to relax while cycling as opposed to running where cheating is harder. Did I mention that getting old sucks in this arena? :mad:
Keep it up, it's surprising how quickly your stamina builds!Quote:
Originally Posted by rjbetty
Don't give in! But yeah, I can completely believe about good cyclists not being able to run. Good cyclists have legs like tree trunks, whereas runners are really skinny.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
slow down a little ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by janneppi
^ and this is the reason. Not the getting old part :D but it is really easy to relax whilst bike riding. But this is why it's so good for entry level fitness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alca-Tazizzle
When it becomes harder to reach the required heart rate when cycling, switch to running, it's a worthy step up :)
also, I believe cycling is good for building muscle, and running can actually burn muscle.
Yep. On all but the steepest of climbs its easy to rest on a bike. Even a few seconds lift off can allow you to get your breath back. And of course the terrain will usually allow you a break with a bit of downhill or flat anyway.
Which is why the climbs I've found the hardest aren't the steep ones but ones with relatively shallow gradient but go on for miles and miles.
Well I have an intro evening at the gym tomorrow, so in around 24 hours I will be very, very dead. But then starting next week will be going regularly which will help. Looking forward to playing a bit of tennis!
First proper mtb ride this year, hour and half of trying out local trails. There is still lot of snow but trails themselves are in good condition in the morning when it's cold. In the afternoon they become too soft for riding.
Really good fun. :D
Good stuff janneppi :)
I finally got round to replacing the back brakes on my old shed (first bit of TLC it's had in 15 years) yesterday and am going to head out for a ride this afternoon as suddenly it's like spring :D Still no sign of my new bike though :(
Played tennis a couple of times last week and really enjoyed it even though I'm rubbish :bounce:
My little dachshund and I have just walked 10 km in 2 hours and 23 min...
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